What "Law & Order:" 4-th episode about
The police investigate a suspicious fire that resulted in the passing of 13 year-old Ian Parnell. His mother Megan managed to escape but the pathologist confirms that Ian died of smoke inhalation. The boy was severely disabled and unable to care for himself. They follow several false leads including an absent father who is behind on his support payments and a couple of neighborhood lads who were known to have harassed the dead boy. In the end, the evidence points to the mother. In court James and Alesha come up against a barrister who refuses all reasonable offers to settle the case. His disdain for his client leads him to mount a series of increasingly ridiculous defenses. When the truth finally emerges, the Crown prosecutors face a moral dilemma.
Episode number: 4
Episode name: "Duty of Care"
Episode release date: 28 march 2011 at 21:00
Status: aired
Rating: 7.5
